This ‘Runseeing’ tour of Barranquilla includes the more pleasant places for running in the historical center, showcasing especially the Paseo de Bolívar & Avenida 11 De Noviembre. The Centro Histórico hosts a number of buildings of the Republican period and structures of historical and architectural value, while Paseo de Bolívar is the most important avenue of the city and a main commercial thoroughfare.
Option 1: 5 km: Start in the area of Plaza de la Paz, where you can see the modern Catedral Metropolitana María Reina de Barranquilla — built over 27 years! Run down C. 46 toward the river for 1.5 km. It’s a busy road but the sidewalks are decent. At the Museum of Modern Art, intersect with Paseo de Bolívar (C.34). The nicest part of this historic, tree-shaded street that goes for 1 km between C.45 & C.38. Retrace your steps to Plaza de la Paz. or, for a (less scenic/pleasant) loop option, use C.38 to Av. Murillo.
Option 2: 7.8 km. This adds 2.8 km out & back, showcasing Avenida 11 De Noviembre. From Plaza de la Paz, take Calle 53 or Calle 54 north for 0.4 km to Avenida 11 De Noviembre/Avenida Los Fundadores., which is a lovely, park-like street. Run west for nearly 1 km to Parque Santander, passing the Carnival Museum, Museo Romántico, and Parque Los Fundadores.
This ‘Runseeing’ tour of Barranquilla includes the more pleasant places for running in the historical center, showcasing especially the Paseo de Bolívar & Avenida 11 De Noviembre. The Centro Histórico hosts a number of buildings of the Republican period and structures of historical and architectural value, while Paseo de Bolívar is the most important avenue of the city and a main commercial thoroughfare.
Option 1: 5 km: Start in the area of Plaza de la Paz, where you can see the modern Catedral Metropolitana María Reina de Barranquilla — built over 27 years! Run down C. 46 toward the river for 1.5 km. It’s a busy road but the sidewalks are decent. At the Museum of Modern Art, intersect with Paseo de Bolívar (C.34). The nicest part of this historic, tree-shaded street that goes for 1 km between C.45 & C.38. Retrace your steps to Plaza de la Paz. or, for a (less scenic/pleasant) loop option, use C.38 to Av. Murillo.
Option 2: 7.8 km. This adds 2.8 km out & back, showcasing Avenida 11 De Noviembre. From Plaza de la Paz, take Calle 53 or Calle 54 north for 0.4 km to Avenida 11 De Noviembre/Avenida Los Fundadores., which is a lovely, park-like street. Run west for nearly 1 km to Parque Santander, passing the Carnival Museum, Museo Romántico, and Parque Los Fundadores.
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